VOLUNTEERS who man the Warrnambool traffic lights for the Good Friday Appeal are asking the community to keep supporting the special cause.
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Judy Conn, who has volunteered with the appeal for 15 years said between about $30,000 was collected at the traffic lights around the city most years.
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and social distancing measures put in place by the government the traditional tin shake will not happen, with organisers moving the appeal online.
Ms Conn said it would be "gut wrenching" to not be out in the community supporting the hospital.
"I normally have about 30 to 40 people collecting," she said.
"But they're all keen to do it next year. Of course we can't take the risk of having people out.
"It's a bit sad."
People can still donate to the appeal via the Virtual Tin Shake.
Each town throughout Victoria has been assigned a virtual tin to raise funds for the appeal.
To donate visit www.virtualtinshake.com
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